GOLDSTRAW
Goldstraw
Goldstraw is a British surname of English origin. It is a topographic name for someone who lived by a patch of coarse grassland possibly used as fodder for animals. The name is derived from the Old English words "gold" meaning gold, and "straw" meaning straw or coarse grass.
The earliest records of the Goldstraw surname date back to the early 17th century in England. Over time, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond as individuals migrated and settled in different regions.
The Goldstraw family name may have variations in spelling such as Goldstraw, Goldstraw, or Goldstraw. Individuals with the surname Goldstraw can be found across different professions and industries, reflecting the diversity of the modern British society.
Today, the Goldstraw surname serves as a reminder of the ancestral heritage of those who bear it and contributes to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 884 people named Goldstraw in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,134th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Goldstraw.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Arthur
- Brian
- Darren
- David
- Gene
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Steven
- William
Female
- Anne
- Emma
- Janet
- Jean
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Lillian
- Lisa
- Marie
- Sandra
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.